GCO I Case Name: U.S.' OPERATION LEAP YEAR Matter #: USAO#: 18 U.S.C. § 208 is a criminal conflict of interest statute that prohibits me from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any particular matter in which I have a financial interest or in which certain persons or organizations whose interests are imputed to me have a financial interest if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest. This statute is in addition to any state bar professional conduct rules that may apply. I understand that personal and substantial participation may encompass activities ranging from merely advising on strategy to signing pleadings or trying a case. .e I understand that a particular matter includes both specific party matters, as well as more general matters that focus on an identifiable group (e.g., a policy determination that more resources will be spent pursuing institutions I. individuals committing health care fraud). I understand that financial interest is the potential for gain or loss as a result of governmental action and that such interests typically arise through ownership of stocks or sectored mutual funds, outside activities/employment, and spousal employment. I understand that those interests imputed to me include those of my spouse, minor children, general partners, any organization in which I serve as officer, director, trustee, general partner or employee, and any person or organization with whom I am negotiating for or have any arrangement concerning prospective employment. I understand that a direct and predictable effect occurs when there is a close causal relationship between the matter and my financial interest or the financial interest held by someone whose interests are imputed to me. The effect may be positive or negative. The magnitude of the gain or loss is immaterial. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, this matter will not directly and predic